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Tuesday, February 12, 2013

This year's unique Fast of Esther

Hi,

In a year when Purim Day is Sunday, the fast is moved back
to the preceding Thursday. We don't move it to Friday, because
involvement in the rites of the fast day would distract from
preparation for Shabbat.